This is pure, raw, classic hip hop goodness right here that was released during the height of the golden era.  Taking it back to the days when east-coast ruled all in the hip hop scene (sorry west-coast but you know its true).  Diamond D was one of the greatest producers of this time period lending his skills to albums like ATCQ – ‘The Low End Theory’ & Fugee’s – ‘The Score’.  Clearly homeboy has a talent for capturing the essence of that raw, unpolished yet bangin hip hop sound.  This album is FULL of dope rhymes and the type of beats that are just complex enough to keep you interested but not overwhelming to the point where you can’t take it all in after one listen.  For me this definitely makes the top ten list for best golden-era hip hop albums which is saying a lot seeming that most of the best hip hop albums overall come from this time period.  I’m gonna go ahead and say it’s impossible not to like this album so you really can’t go wrong here.

Production:  45 King, Diamond D, Lakim Shabazz, Large Professor, Q-Tip, Showbiz

Features:  Big L, Brand Nubian, Fat Joe, Jasmine, Lord Jamar, Maestro, Michelle Sweeting, Mike G.Q., Sadat X, Showbiz, Whiz One

Label:  PolyGram Records

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Website:  http://www.myspace.com/therealdiamondd

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